Research Scientist NatureMetrics

NatureMetrics a global leader in biodiversity MRV and environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, is seeking a Research Scientist to play a key role in advancing biodiversity monitoring through cutting-edge eDNA data generation and analysis. The primary focus of this role will be the development and scientific validation of products to monitor biodiversity, using environmental DNA (eDNA), metabarcoding, and related technologies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Generating, analysing, and interpretating experimental data to evaluate new technologies for biodiversity, with a particular focus on the repeatable and scalable collection of samples from terrestrial ecosystems for eDNA analysis, including from soil, air and invertebrate samples.
• Contributing to the design and execution of R&D projects, as identified by the management team in collaboration with our clients and collaborators. 
• Performing statistical analysis and data visualisation to extract meaningful insights from eDNA datasets.
• Identifying patterns, trends, and relationships within large biodiversity datasets through careful exploration and analysis.
• Support and mentorship of R&D technicians

About you

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented scientist with a strong background in data analysis, ecological statistics, and bioinformatics.

• BSc in Biological Sciences, Molecular Science, Ecology and Conservation, Soil Science, Zoology or a related field (MSc/PhD advantageous but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring and ecological data analysis.
• Proficiency at coding in R for manipulation and exploration of data, and for performing ecological analysis for the development of new metrics